Hayward Tyler gets lean

GROWTH PLANS OVER THE NEXT 5-10 YEARS

In order to capitalise on growth across a number of its markets, Hayward Tyler recognised it needed to undertake a business transformation project focused on maximising efficiency, aligning capacity to demand as closely as possible, and boosting profitability.

Having already achieved a substantial growth in the turnover of its Luton operations – from £18m in 2011 to £26m in the financial year to 31 March 2014, the next stage was to create a plan designed to achieve two key objectives: doubling the size of its Luton facility and increasing the number of units produced, whilst ensuring the facility remained fit for purpose.

Hayward Tyler had previously used Excel as its primary tool for planning. However when the management team looked at the extent of change required to meet accelerating demand across its markets, they felt it was impossible to deliver an accurate, trusted plan using such methods.

“The growth in our key markets means market share is there for the taking. We’ve already got great products – we simply have to get ourselves into the best position to take advantage of increasing demand,” comments Martin.